Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan Rep. Michael McCaul, Rep. Ilhan Omar, and Sen. Bill Hagerty
Feb 9, 2025
Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican Congressman and former chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, joins fellow Congress members Ilhan Omar and Bill Hagerty. They dive into President Trump's ongoing policy shifts, the confusion stemming from his bureaucratic overhaul, and its influence on law enforcement and intelligence. The trio discusses the dire need for effective U.S. foreign aid amid humanitarian crises, revealing complexities in managing aid delivery and the potential repercussions of cutting support to vulnerable nations.
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USAID's Controversial Programs
- Rep. McCaul highlighted USAID's controversial programs under the Biden administration.
- These included "woke policies" like drag queen shows in Ecuador and promoting atheism in Nepal.
USAID's Core Mission
- USAID's core mission is national security, countering adversaries through aid and development.
- Rep. McCaul believes USAID should return to its original focus.
Government Buyout Program
- The White House's buyout program aims to shrink the government and increase efficiency.
- Senator Haggerty believes this will eventually save taxpayer money.